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Shadowmatic
TRIADA Studio · 2,076 ratings · ★ 4.8
4.8
★★★★★
2,076 ratings
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Top complaints - extracted from 14 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
1
"game"
7 negative reviews mention this · 50% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Great game, but unfortunately unbeatable now.. This is a fun little puzzle game with a unique mechanic, unfortunately the shadow projection in area 2 is bugged so it doesn’t show up on screen, making finding the shapes impossible without literal blind guessing. And, since you need to pl…" - 12$$$
2
"work"
4 negative reviews mention this · 29% of all complaints
★★★★★ "The dots don’t work anymore. I came back yo the game after a while and even after completing some puzzles the dots don’t shine anymore. It was the fun mechanic of the game but I think somehow it’s totally gone?" - Anti-Dreamer
3
"play"
3 negative reviews mention this · 21% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Great game, but unfortunately unbeatable now.. This is a fun little puzzle game with a unique mechanic, unfortunately the shadow projection in area 2 is bugged so it doesn’t show up on screen, making finding the shapes impossible without literal blind guessing. And, since you need to pl…" - 12$$$
4
"deleted"
3 negative reviews mention this · 21% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Does not work on New Apple TV 4K. Bought this app. played it once for a few levels and then the next day selected it to play with my son and the app would not open. Deleted, downloaded again and same thing. The app won’t open. Even tried opening it from the App Store and it…" - Gameroffamilyguy
5
"pieces"
3 negative reviews mention this · 21% of all complaints
★★★★★ "three pieces cant work. 2 pieces works well. but when i try to play three pieces mode, oh, it seems nothing could move. it loooks like stucked. hope could fix it" - hesterhh
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Dumb
Not worth one dime
Great game, but unfortunately unbeatable now.
This is a fun little puzzle game with a unique mechanic, unfortunately the shadow projection in area 2 is bugged so it doesn’t show up on screen, making finding the shapes impossible without literal blind guessing. And, since you need to play at least part of level 2 to beat the game, the game is now impossible. Can’t give it more than 1 star for that; should it get fixed imagine this is a 4-star review.
?
Just shadows? I don’t understand. No instructions to use the game. I had a bunny obviously, now what?
Doesn’t get pass splash screen
Doesn’t get passed splash screen on 2022 iPad
Where are instructions?
If there are instructions, they are well-hidden.
Much too difficult to be enjoyable
I love a good puzzle game, but this is maddening. Even if you manage to memorize the multiple gestures required to manipulate the objects to alter the shadows it’s still far too complicated to enjoy. Note the last stellar reviews are from years ago. Deleting, despite having paid for the app.
Does not work on New Apple TV 4K
Bought this app. played it once for a few levels and then the next day selected it to play with my son and the app would not open. Deleted, downloaded again and same thing. The app won’t open. Even tried opening it from the App Store and it didn’t do anything. Very disappointing. Could be a great game for parents and kids to play together.
Boring
I usually like these kinds of games, but this one lost me quickly.
Broken for iPhone X
The controls do not work on my iPhone X.
I deleted and reinstalled the app and still can’t select and rotate the pieces
I deleted and reinstalled the app and still can’t select and rotate the pieces
The dots don’t work anymore
I came back yo the game after a while and even after completing some puzzles the dots don’t shine anymore. It was the fun mechanic of the game but I think somehow it’s totally gone?
Annoying
This game is supposed to be relaxing. But it quickly becomes frustrating and annoying. The shapes become so abstract, you have no idea what shadow they’re supposed to make. And if you do figure them out, the feeling is not very satisfying. I can’t recommend it, and wouldn’t buy it again.
Deleted within 2 hours
The 3D graphics are nice & that’s about it. I prefer slow-paced games, but this one is just frustrating. Not relaxing to me. Maybe it’s because it lacks variety.
three pieces cant work
2 pieces works well.
but when i try to play three pieces mode, oh, it seems nothing could move. it loooks like stucked. hope could fix it
but when i try to play three pieces mode, oh, it seems nothing could move. it loooks like stucked. hope could fix it
Loved it until I got to 3 piece puzzles
Was really enjoying this game. Loved it! Until I got to the level where they introduce 3 piece puzzles with a tutorial. I cannot move any of the pieces. There's no way to get around it either. Every choice I make kicks me back to this tutorial. AND THE PIECES WON'T MOVE! Would love my money back.
Sentiment summary
95%
Positive (4-5★)
2%
Neutral (3★)
3%
Negative (1-2★)